Mon Mar 21, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Dallas MavericksMavs
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 30 | 20 | 23 | 90 |
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 27 | 31 | 37 | 23 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks ran roughshod over the Hornets 118-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. Mavericks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Mavericks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Mavericks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Mavericks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Mavericks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.